How playing Winston on defense can be viable in the current Overwatch meta

Overwatch has gone through a rapid series of meta shifts since the end of last year. Tanks had their time in the spotlight, followed by a more balanced 2/2/2 era, and now we’re starting to see the vast majority of pro teams overload on DPS. Thinking about what that could mean for your average ladder squad might make you cringe, but it shouldn’t. , by taking the stress off of your healers and tanks and placing it on the other team you’re in a much better position to keep up the momentum of a strong push. Dare I say, it might be time to bench Reinhardt and take Winston out for a spin in most situations—even on defense! Let’s take a look at some examples of this from OGN Apex Season 3, and what you can learn from two of the best teams in the world.

The best defense is a good offense

When you’re defending a point, it’s natural to consider what composition will give you the best wall. That usually consists of a modest 2/2/2 for most people, with Mercy and Reinhardt being…